State lawmakers have extended the deadline for servers and managers to complete South Carolina's newly required alcohol server training program. The new deadline is May 1, or within 30 days of employment.
Anyone who works at least 10 hours a week serving alcohol or oversees alcohol service for on-site consumption must be compliant. To date, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has issued nearly 40,000 alcohol server certificates.
The training is part of a new state law passed last year. Individuals must complete one of the approved programs listed on SCDOR's website to receive the required Alcohol Server Certificate.
Penalties for failing to complete the mandatory training include:
- A $500 fine per violation for allowing individuals who are not compliant to serve alcohol for on-site consumption
- A $100 fine per violation for failing to maintain or produce a copy of an alcohol server certificate
For additional information about the new law, important resources or to register for one of the required training programs, visit SCDOR's website.